Eisenhower Health has been named as a 2025 Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes by The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Only 36 hospitals nationwide received this designation, highlighting Eisenhower’s strong commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of hospitalized patients living with diabetes.
“At Eisenhower Health, we understand the added risks faced by patients living with diabetes,” says Eric Leroux, MD, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer. “This designation affirms our team’s dedication to delivering safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care for every patient, every time.”
Prioritizing Safety and Quality for Diabetes Patients
The program evaluates hospitals on care provided during admission, hospital stay, and after discharge, combining the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes with Leapfrog’s nationally respected safety benchmarks. People with diabetes face higher risks of complications, infections, and preventable harm while hospitalized, making this recognition especially meaningful.
Eisenhower Health earn this designation by implementing advanced protocols, including:
- Continuous blood glucose monitoring
- Hypoglycemia prevention measures
- Tailored pre-surgical planning
- Comprehensive discharge planning for high-risk patients
“Eisenhower Health is leading the way in ensuring safe, high-quality care for patients with diabetes,” says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.
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A Trusted Health Partner in the Coachella Valley
For more than 50 years, Eisenhower Health has provided a full range of quality medical and educational services to residents and visitors to the greater Coachella Valley. Renowned for its Centers of Excellence in Orthopedics, Cardiovascular and Oncology, Eisenhower continues to set the standard for patient safety and quality care.